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K.K. Jayamma sworn in Alappuzha municipal chairperson

Left Democratic Front candidate K.K. Jayamma of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI (M)] was elected chairperson of the Alappuzha municipality on Thursday. Alappuzha Subcollector Sooraj Shaji administered her the oath of office

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

N.S. Sivaprasad takes charge as Alappuzha district panchayat vice-president

N.S. Sivaprasad of the Communist Party of India (CPI) was sworn in vice-president of the Alappuzha district panchayat on Thursday

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Controversy over Speaker’s comments continues to roil Kerala politics

Controversy over Speaker's anti-Hindu comments continues to unsettle Kerala politics. NSS demands apology, CPI(M) stands firm. BJP & Congress take sides, jury out on outcome. NSS & BJP accuse CPI(M) of berating Hindu faith & exploiting situation for political gain.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

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Article 370 hearing: NC, PDP ‘hopeful of getting justice’ from Supreme Court

Jammu and Kashmir’s key regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday reposed “full faith in the judiciary” and sounded hopeful about the restoration of the special constitutional position of J&K, as the Supreme Court hears the petitions challenging the reading down of Article…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

BJP orchestrating riots in Manipur to mobilise support of majority ahead of Lok Sabha polls: T.N. CPI (M) leader

The ruling BJP at the Centre is orchestrating riots in Manipur, Haryana and Rajasthan in a bid to mobilise the support of the majority community, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, claimed K. Balakrishnan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Opposition blames BJP for Haryana violence, Maharashtra train firing

NEW DELHI: Several leaders of the Congress and the Left on Tuesday blamed the BJP for spreading hatred in the society and said this has resulted in the communal clashes being witnessed in Haryana and the firing by an RPF constable in a Maharashtra-bound train in which four people were…

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2023

House panel report on data protection Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha

Opposing the introduction of a parliamentary standing committee report on ‘Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy’ that deals with the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, CPI(M) member John Brittas pointed out that the Bill was never referred to the parliamentary panel and thus it is a breach of rules.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

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Minorities have voted consistently for forces of secularism, democracy and social justice: Jawahirullah

MMK leader Jawahirullah condemns Seeman's comments on minorities as 'disgusting'; minorities have consistently voted for secularism, democracy & social justice; Seeman's views similar to BJP-RSS; MMK opposed DMK on Factories Act; MMK protested for release of long-term prisoners; TNCC leader Selvaperunthagai says no hate-promoting party can survive in TN.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Muhsin, 14 others quit CPI Palakkad district council

15 CPI members, incl. MLA Muhsin, quit district council in Palakkad, protesting against demotion of Muhsin on charges of creating dissidence. Complaint to State leadership blames district leadership for not hearing side of complainants & behaving vindictively. 3-member commission found Muhsin engaged in divisive acts, leading to demotion. More resignations…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

NSS escalates attack on Speaker, asks believers to offer prayers at Ganesha temples across Kerala

NSS launches campaign to protect rights of believers after Speaker's anti-Hindu remark. NSS calls on community members to visit Ganesha temples and offer prayers. NSS issues directive against any communally sensitive action. NSS counters statement by CPI(M) State Secretary, saying dismissing beliefs of community in name of scientific temper affects…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Stormwater drain project ‘stuck’ in correspondence between VMC and State govt.

Stormwater drain project ‘stuck’ in correspondence betweenVijayawada Municipal Corporation and State govt.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Senior Congress leader and former Speaker Vakkom Purushothaman passes away

Former two-time Kerala Assembly Speaker Vakkom Purushothaman, 96, passed away at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

NSS criticises Kerala Speaker Shamseer remarks on Hindu gods, demands apology

Even as the bitter war of words between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the remarks made by Speaker A.N. Shamseer began easing off, the controversy took a new turn on Monday with the Nair Service Society (NSS) launching an offensive on…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Child’s murder in Kerala’s Aluva figures in Opposition meeting

The Left leaders argued that when the entire Opposition was united on the demand that the Prime Minister give a statement on Manipur on the floor of the House why were the Congress MPs bringing local issues to the floor of the Parliament, trying to corner the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Bengal panchayat polls | Opposition alleges kidnap by TMC supporters

Four candidates who won the panchayat elections in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district alleged that they were kidnapped by supporters of the TMC.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Ex-West Bengal CM Buddhadeb remains critical

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remained critical on July 31 as he continued to be on mechanical ventilation, doctors treating him said.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Four opposition panchayat candidates allegedly abducted in West Bengal return home

four Opposition candidates who won the Krishnachandrapur gram panchayat seats from Mathurapur in South 24 Parganas district and were allegedly abducted a few days ago returned home on July 30.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

CPI(M) MP writes to RS Chairperson, Lok Sabha Speaker against tabling of IT panel report

Citing rules guiding the two Houses, CPI(M) John Brittas said in his letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker that parliamentary standing committees are explicitly prohibited from examining any bills that have not been referred to them by either the Rajya Sabha Chairman or the Lok Sabha…

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The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, it may create security problems for country: Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asserted that if the Manipur ethnic conflict is not resolved soon, it may create security problems for the country as a delegation of Opposition INDIA bloc alliance MPs called on Manipur Governor

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

CPI(M) senses divisive dog whistle politics in Sangh Parivar’s attempt to stigmatise Speaker as anti-Hindu

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has perceived the Sangh Parivar’s attempt to “stigmatise” Speaker A.N. Shamsheer for making “anti-Hindu” comments as a subtly targeted and highly divisive political message plotted to trigger resentment in the majority community in Kerala

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Manipur government let strife go out of control: INDIA

A delegation of 21 MPs from the opposition bloc INDIA reached Imphal earlier in the day and then teams from the delegation flew to Churachandpur in two helicopter flights. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

LDF retains Parali panchayat

LDF retains power in Parali panchayat, CPI's K. Renuka Devi & CPI(M)'s Bindu Radhakrishnan elected president & vice-president respectively. BJP candidates polled 8 votes each, LDF won with support of an Independent member. Election necessitated as CPI(M) & CPI swapped president's post after 2.5 years.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

CPI(M)-BJP war of words over Speaker’s comments put Kannur on the edge

CPI(M) & BJP in Kannur, India, engage in war of words over alleged anti-Hindu comments by Speaker A.N. Shamseer. BJP workers march to his office, raising slogans. CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan defends Shamseer & blames PM Modi for promoting literalist approach to lore. BJP president K.Surendran demands Jayarajan's expulsion &…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Murder of CPI(M) leader: Ranchi bandh evokes partial response, SIT formed

Normal life was hit partially in Nagri block, Kathal and Piska crossings and Argora Chowk with a large number of tribal people gathering on roads.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Internet shutdown gave Manipur perpetrators a free run: CPI(M) MP John Brittas

CPI(M) MP John Brittas argued that frequent Internet shutdowns had created a breeding ground for “fake news, misinformation and suppression of valuable information”.

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